Head of Governance & Integrity
London
£43,000 - £51,000 per annum
Application deadline: 16th of October 2025 - 23:59pm
Our mission to embed sport and active wellbeing at the heart of student experience must be underpinned by the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and integrity. That’s why we are looking for an individual to take on the pivotal role of Head of Governance and Integrity.
This is a unique opportunity to lead on both corporate and charity governance while also shaping the standards of sports governance and integrity across BUCS. This role will report to the Director of Business Operations, and you will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, Board, and Company Secretary, ensuring that BUCS operates with excellence, fairness, and accountability.
You will be strategically responsible for ensuring governance frameworks remain robust and compliant, while also championing sports integrity by building education, systems, and relationships that protect fair play across all BUCS activities.
We are looking for an experienced governance and compliance professional, ideally with expertise in corporate/charity governance and sports governance. You will have the confidence to advise at senior levels, the leadership skills to manage projects and people, and the integrity to navigate complex compliance and ethical challenges.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on implementation ensuring not only that BUCS meets its legal and regulatory obligations, but also that our members, staff, and partners can have complete trust in the way BUCS operates.
Working At BUCS
BUCS pride itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.
Benefits include:
Generous Pension Scheme
Paid Health Care Plan
Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
Christmas Closure
Volunteering Day leave
Flexible - hybrid working
Wellbeing and Social activities
Company-Supported Learning and Development opportunities
How to Apply
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Interview Information:
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Some candidates may proceed to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.
Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed